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Many of the residents of the Escalante/Boulder area are descendants of the original pioneers who settled the west. Because of the isolation, all survived by making a life in this harsh environment by their skill and wit. Today many of those traditional ways still exist. The residents enjoy marvelous gardening and every summer "bottle." Their produce, sachas peaches, apricots, pears, plums, apples, and a wide variety of vegetables. Rug weaving, quilting, and crocheting are still enjoyed. Cattle ranching, including the traditional cattle drive are being practiced by those who see the way of life as a tool for preserving family values! A number of newer residents also work in a wide variety of artistic endeavors and local eateries present specialty dishes.

As you enjoy the historic homes and barns, which embody the rich heritage of this part of Utah, visit the businesses marked with an and experience the industries they work to preserve.

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Be sure to pick up a copy of our "Walking Tour of Pioneer Homes and Barns" Featuring some of the 95 structures built before 1930. Thank you for exploring our history!

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